Lulu Marketplace

When you think of Finland, cell phones, outdoor sports, and car racing come to mind. “Why Did You Come Here?” follows a young American who moves to Finland alone to fulfill her dream of living abroad in a place considered by most to be an unlikely host country. A “nothing to lose” attitude takes her through both refreshing periods of growth and frustrating incidents: a teaching job from hell, victory in learning the Finnish language, getting married and the culture shock of moving to a different region within Finland. The book celebrates the young woman’s overall sense of accomplishment, yet at the same time questions why someone would go to live in Finland "just for adventure". Includes 6 B&W photos and a reference map of the country.